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Green Meadows is working with local people to build a community, through practical learning, training and advice, to act together on climate change.

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Eat & Learn: Introduction to Bike Maintenance
Jan 18
Eat & Learn: Introduction to Bike Maintenance

Join us for a bike repair workshop, covering general maintenance checks, changing and repairing inner tubes! Followed by a free hot lunch.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Jan 24
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Jan 30
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box
Jan 31
Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box

In this DIY skills workshop you will make your very own birdbox to take home. You will learn how to use common hand tools and power tools safely and with confidence, using tools such as a mitre & circular saw.

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Feb 1
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Feb 7
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Feb 8
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

Eat & Learn: Bike maintenance & repairing brakes and chains
Feb 8
Eat & Learn: Bike maintenance & repairing brakes and chains

Join us for a bike repair workshop, focusing on fixing brakes and chains. Followed by a free hot lunch.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Feb 14
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Feb 15
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Feb 21
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

Our experienced Tradesperson will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools.

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Mar 1
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

Build a sponge city planter
Mar 13
Build a sponge city planter

We are looking for teenagers aged 16-18 to join FROMTHEGROUNDUP for two build a sponge city planter sessions, with dates to be confirmed.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Mar 14
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Mar 15
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation
Mar 21
Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation

Learn about the benefits of tickle vents and the importance of ventilation when retrofitting homes, and how to install them yourself.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Mar 27
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

We will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools at home.

Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box
Mar 28
Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box

In this DIY skills workshop you will make your very own birdbox to take home. You will learn how to use common hand tools and power tools safely and with confidence, using tools such as a mitre & circular saw.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation
Apr 10
Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation

Learn about the benefits of tickle vents and the importance of ventilation when retrofitting homes, and how to install them yourself.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Apr 11
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

Spring Foraging in the Meadows
Apr 12
Spring Foraging in the Meadows

Join the Nottingham Forager, Lucy Buckle, to learn more about foraging and give it a go to see what we can find growing in the Meadows!

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Apr 19
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Jun 21
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Sep 20
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

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Green Meadows Voices #7 - Autumn 2024
Green Meadows Voices #7 - Autumn 2024

Issue #7 of Voices is now LIVE!

Take a look at what we’ve been up to, and see how you can get involved.

September 2024
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The Green Meadows Festival is right around the corner
The Green Meadows Festival is right around the corner
July 2024
July 2024

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... then come along to our FREE DIY Workshops! And we've got plenty coming up, why not join us for... 💻 Online Intro to Solid Wall Insulation on Tues 30 May 2023 @ 7pm - gain specialist intel on how to make your walls more energy efficient &
It's almost that time again... ☕ Saturday 20th May, Green Meadows and @amcgardens are hosting the next Pop-Up Café - come along and enjoy some FREE freshly baked goods and a brew (or two!) from 1-3pm. That's not all... we're switching things
It's International Compost Awareness Week & what better time to highlight the composting action in the Meadows? The plans for the Meadows Community Compost boxes were hatched over a year ago and since then, the progress has been remarkable. Wit
Did you know that 20% of heat is lost from an uninsulated roof? Join us at our FREE online room-in-roof workshop next Tuesday 2nd May at 7pm and learn some new skills to cut your bills The free 1.5hr workshop offers a quick introduction to room-in
🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎 We're excited to announce the launch of our NEW Knowledge Bank website! This earth day and beyond, there is lots to learn about. From understanding the impact of climate change on a global scale, to exploring local initia
This Friday! ✨ Want to make DIY changes to your home but unsure where to start? Join us for a FREE DIY Woodwork Workshop and have a go at making your own coat peg rack! Hone your DIY skills & show off your handiwork in your own home 🏡🔨 ⏲ 10:
What a great way to spend the bank holiday weekend! Who knew there was so much to forage on our doorstep? 🌱🍃 If you missed out, don't worry! The Nottingham Forager will be back in the Meadows later this year. Sign up to our email newsletter to be
📣 Attention baking enthusiasts! 🍰 We are looking for volunteers to help us bake some delicious treats for the next Pop-up Café event on the 20th of May! What makes this free café so special are all the baked goods made by the Meadows
🎉🏠 100 Future Fit Home Plans! Thanks to the Meadows community for signing up and starting your Future-Fit journey with us. These free, tailored plans are a first step towards understanding your home's energy efficiency and what changes will help

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